HOUSE OF ROBERTS BLOG

We are in the last week of our season living in Ventura, CA. What a joy this season has been, even in moments of hardship here God has been so good to us, giving and being all we needed all along the way! It’s not an easy goodbye by any means, however, we press on towards the goal in Christ Jesus to lay hold of what Christ lay hold for us! Pray for us! When you think of us pray for us!

Ok Ok enough of that, what I really wanted to take a moment to encourage you on this week is to “Cling” to one another. The word cling means to “ Hold on tightly to, adhere or stick firmly or closely to, remain very close to, remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to. Do you get the picture? For whatever reason this time of year brings out a lot of emotions in people. Whatever is weak or broken gets magnified in the light of “Christmas Cheer” and begins to try to give way. In ministry, I have noticed that I get a lot more calls this time of year from marriages and families in trouble and in need of intervention. I am bringing this up not to be a downer but to help you see this is a “seasonal” time of year when the enemy tries to move and bring deeper wounds and disunity in the home unit. Whether it be with immediate family or extended the devil loves to move about stirring up trouble. 

So what do we do?

1.    There is power in just KNOWING he does this. I know for me if I am aware of the enemy strategy at play in my life…he already loses ground with me because now I SEE him and can see scenarios that pop up through the lenses of that.

2.    Have an offensive strategy. Once I know the enemy's strategy I can now build a strategy of my own! I can make sure I am prayed up and praying for those family members who can tend to trigger me. I can prepare my heart ahead of time for potential disappointments and rehearse in my heart to love and expect nothing in return.  I can allow God to show me ways to build bridges with my spouse and kids and help me not tear them down. God will give you a plan. He will give you a detailed strategy because He knows just how to do it! 

3. Cling HARD. Be committed to clinging to one another. Create moments over the next couple of weeks that bond and bind. The enemy can’t separate what God has brought together if we are clinging intentionally to one another. God is for your family; His heart is undoubtedly rooting for the unity of your house! Cling hard! Speak and declare life, and pray the Lord guards your mouth and that He shows you the fun and creative things to bring you all together! Cling, Cling, Cling! 

4.    Lastly whatever comes up-allow the Lord to show you, if further steps are necessary to help you heal in this area. Most times things can be worked out without help but every once in a while and as the Holy Spirit reveals things, sometimes help is needed from a counselor, pastor, therapist, etc..This is ok! This is spot on and not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength when you are willing to get added help. You are worth working on! Your marriage is worth working on! Your family is worth working on!! IT’S WORTH IT!!

I am praying for you all! That you would CLING HARD at the close of this year and all the days to come. I pray Romans 15:13 TPT over you all “May God, the fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!